catclaw acacia

 

low-growing shrub with wicked thorns — bright yellow, puffball flowers in spring blanket delicate, fern-like leaves — grows well in exposed, sunny spots

 

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\\ catclaw acacia (SEGR4)

plant details

catclaw acacia

identification

latin name: Senegalia greggii

usda code: SEGR4

alternative name(s): Gregg’s Acacia, Gregg’s Catclaw, Texas Catclaw Acacia, Texas Catclaw, Long-flowered Catclaw Acacia, Devil’s Claw, Uña de Gato

classification

ecotopes class: sunny perennials + shrubs

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: large – 8+ ft

habit: shrub

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun

native range